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Study of the Effect of Saline Solution on the Extraction of the Tamarind Seed Extracts Active Coagulant for Textile Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: The use of synthetic coagulants is not regarded as suitable due to health and economic considerations. A new coagulant obtained through polymerization of tamarind seed extract has been characterized in the removal of dangerous dye pollutants. The present study was aimed to investigate the effects of tamarind seed extract as coagulant in treatment of textile wastewater. The coagulant prepared was employed for the removal of sludge at the different doses. …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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Hydraulics of Flow Through and Over Fayoum Weir with Rectangular Bottom Openings
Abstract: Fayoum standard weirs have been modified by adding number of bottom openings to convey much water to downstream direction. This study aims to investigate the effects of using different configurations of Fayoum weirs with rectangular bottom openings on flow characteristics under different dimensions and number of openings. 46 weir configurations with height of 25 cm were used in this study, divided into four groups A, B, C and D. Each …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Assessment of Scouring of Bank of River
Abstract: The thrust of water due to standing water and velocity of flow are taken. In flood cases, more depth of water and more velocity are to be taken and it is seen whether the embankment is safe or not. The maximum velocity of flow = 1.2 d taken where d is the depth of flow of water. The bearing strength of the soil of the embankment should be taken against …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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Seismic Behavior of RC Elevated Water Tank under the Impact of Liquid Sloshing
Abstract: AbstractIn the present study, a reinforced concrete elevated water tank with a capacity of 500 m3 and h/d ratio=0.7 is considered. The present study investigates the performance of elevated water tank considering the impact of liquid sloshing for partially filled tank i.e. half tank condition. The investigation is carried out by considering different staging arrangement such as cross staging and radial staging. By considering all these parameters, total six models …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Effect of Size of Crushed Ceramic Tiles as Fine Aggregates in Cement Composites
Abstract: Recent studies have shown marked upsurge of waste production where ceramic contributes to 30% waste production in ceramic industry. Research on ceramic waste as partial substitute for fine aggregate has not been fully exploited. A focused investigation is made to check whether the ceramic waste having particle size same and lesser than fine aggregates as partial substitute in cement mortar and concrete. Ceramic waste collected is crushed into required sizes …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 46–53 Read article
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Study of the Effect of Saline Solution on the Extraction of the Acacia Gum Active Coagulant for Textile Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: The use of synthetic coagulants is not regarded as suitable due to health and economic considerations. A new coagulant obtained through polymerization of acacia gum extract has been characterized in the removal of dangerous dye pollutants. The present study was aimed to investigate the effects of acacia gum as coagulant in treatment of textile wastewater. The coagulant prepared was employed for the removal of sludge at the different doses. The …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Effect of Fiber Hybridization on Compressive Strength and Water Permeability of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Abstract: The paper presents results of an investigation conducted to study the compressive strength and water permeability of hybrid steel fiber reinforced concrete (HySFRC). Steel fibers of different lengths, i.e., 12.5, 25 and 50 mm having constant diameter of 0.6 mm were systematically combined in different mix proportions to obtain mono, binary and ternary combinations. Mixes with no fibers were also cast for comparison purpose. Three fiber volume fractions, i.e., 0.5, …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Strength Assessment of RCC Beams Subjected to Corrosion
Abstract: The damage assessment of civil structural members is one of the most important and recently emerging fields in engineering. Deterioration of a structure may occur due to a host of factors such as poor workmanship, improper maintenance, atmospheric effects, accidents, natural calamities. Certain causes like environmental effects, natural calamities cannot be controlled. Therefore, durability of concrete structures especially those exposed to aggressive environments is of great concern. Many deterioration causes …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 139–152 Read article
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Protection System Design for Power Distribution System in the Presence of Distributed Generation
Abstract: Investigation was carried out on transformer and bus-bar protection of feeder 1,3,4&6 networks of specially two selected Communities in Egi clan of Ogba Kingdom of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State such as obagi and oboburu communities respectively. Addressing the three aspects in the design of protection system by determining protection device locations, determining protection device settings, coordination and also mathematical modeling of protective device using MATLAB software for …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Predicting oxygen deficit effect on two dimensional Flow transport of pasteurella in eleme stream
Abstract: Pasteurella deposition in Eleme stream was investigated from point sources of waste discharge in different locations, predictive model application were used to monitor the transport process of the contaminant in the stream, the study observed the growth rates from the graphical trend in gradual increase to the optimum level, while that of experimental values experienced similar condition but with rapid increase on few figures, the system observed predominant parameter such …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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A Review on Behavior of Heat Transfer in the Fluid in Shell and Tube Type Heat Exchanger
Abstract: The primary objective of this literature analysis is to examine the many applications of "Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)" within the domain of heat exchangers. "Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)" has been utilized in several investigations relating to heat exchangers, including fluid flow maldistribution, fouling, pressure drop, and thermal analysis during the stages of design and optimization. The simulations conducted demonstrate that the solutions generated from CFD are generally within the permissible …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Evaluation of Real Time Data Acquisition of Temperature for Resistance Spot Welding
Abstract: Resistance spot welding is a popular metal joining process which is widely used in automobile industry, household and domestic appliances manufacturing industry and fabrication industry like air craft manufacturing industries [1]. Experimental investigation has been carried out on inner and outer sleeve which is used in stove manufacturing industry. Material taken is stainless steel SS304 for experiment having thickness 0.5 mm. Experimental investigation of real time temperature measurement and thermal …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Fatigue Failure Analysis of a Railway Wheel Using FEA
Abstract: In a railway transportation system, the railway wheel is the hardest and most critical component. Technological developments in the manufacturing of railway wheels in industries have made it possible to significantly extend the fatigue life of wheels. The manufacturing industries perform three tasks: aiding in train movement, supporting the carloads and also acts brake drum in the vehicle. The serious problems in railway engineering are fatigue design of a wheel …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Modelling and analysis of machining characteristics of aluminium composite on CNC by Taguchi L9
Abstract: The machining of aluminum silicon oxide is used in high speed CNC milling in light of the fact that such composites have number of applications in the aeronautics industry. The inspiration driving this examination is to explore the effects of machining parameters on surface roughness and material expulsion rate in high exactness CNC machine since industry requires low surface unpleasantness and high material expulsion rate, the model for surface harshness …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Integration of Taguchi and MCDM Techniques for the Optimization of Experimental Parameters in Electrical Discharge Machining: A Research
Abstract: Electric discharge machining (EDM) represents a non-conventional approach to machining, particularly beneficial for processing hard-to-machine materials or components with high length-to-diameter ratios or intricate shapes. Widely employed across various industries such as automotive, chemical, aerospace, biomedical, and tool and die, EDM offers a unique method for achieving precise shapes and dimensions. Unlike traditional machining methods where form is attained through the interaction of the tool and workpiece, EDM operates without …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Performance Study with Grating Based Optical Thermal Sensor
Abstract: AbstractFiber optic sensing technology is one of the emergent technologies in the present digital world exercising for numerous sensing applications. Accordingly sensing and linked measurement is striking field, one of the key functions for the upcoming generation, swiftly hunting for the significant information security issues. Consequently researchers have grown up their concentration. So, in this sight the article presents performance investigation for the thermal optical sensor based on the Fiber …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Past, Present and Future of Passive Optical Network
Abstract: ABSTRACTDemand for faster and cheaper access network has been rising due to the rapid growth of Internet with new generation of services and applications. Optical fiber has been envisioned for delivering broadband services for more than 30 years and becomes almost essential recently. To address the present and future bandwidth demand, broadband fiber access technologies such as Passive Optical Networks (PONs) are a potential solution. Mostly, Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 16–31 Read article
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UTILIZATION OF INDUSTRIAL AND MUNICIPAL WASTE MATERIALS IN SOIL STABILIZATION OF RURAL ROADS: A REVIEW
Abstract: In India, the growth of rural sector directly depends on the road connectivity, which provides the platform and sustainability for economic activities in rural areas. However, difficult topography and unstable geology make the rural road constructions hard. Therefore, the locally available waste materials can be utilized to improve the soil characteristics and can promote the low cost road construction. The present Study is aimed to review the improvement of engineering …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 40–44 Read article
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Modeling of Thermocol Waste Polymer Reinforced Asphalt Bitumen
Abstract: The purpose of this research is to investigate the possibility of using thermocol waste as polymer additives in Bituminous Mix. The characteristics of thermocol modified binder obtained by fix mixing temperature, was investigated. The binders were prepared by mixing the PET in 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5% (by the weight of optimum bitumen) with 80/100 penetration grade bitumen at temperature of 150ºC. It may be inferred that PET-modified bituminous …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Index Properties of Bituminous Binder Modified With Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
Abstract: Disposal of waste materials including waste plastic bags has become a serious problem and waste plastics are burnt for apparent disposal which cause environmental pollution. Utilization of waste plastic bags in bituminous mixes has proved that these enhance the properties of mix in addition to solving disposal problems. This paper develops the techniques to use plastic waste for construction purpose of roads and flexible pavements have reviewed. In conventional road …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 23–27 Read article